Gastroenterology

The Department of Gastroenterology has expert team of Doctors supported by well trained nurses and technicians.

GI Endoscopy: Poona Hospital offers various diagnostic procedures like:

  • Gastroscopy
  • Duodenoscopy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Oesophagoscopy
  • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

 

Several therapeutic procedures like:

  • Variceal Banding
  • Stricture Dilation
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Polypectomy
  • Duodenal biopsy

The Hospital has the latest state of the art Endoscopic Ultrasound System (EUS) with superior image quality and high end endoscope for accurate diagnosis which further helps in facilitating advanced procedures like:

Diagnostic:

  • EMR
  • ESD
  • POEM
  • Pseudocyst drainage
  • Mediastinal
  • Hepatobiliary- Pancreatic
  • Submucosal tumours

 

Therapeutic:

  • POEM for achalasia cardia
  • Treatment of obstructive jaundice
  • EMR for polyps.
  • FNAs
  • Draining of pancreatic pseudocysts
  • Advanced procedures for biliary drainage

Gastroenterology Surgery- In surgical gastroenterology various surgeries are performed from a routine appendectomy to complex abdominal surgeries.

Our Team of Gastroenterology (Medicine) Specialties:

Dr. Vinay Thorat

Education: MD (Med), MNAMS, MISG, DM (Gastro)

Specialties: Gastroenterology

OPD Timing: Mon & Wed - 12.30 pm to 02.30 pm

Dr. Nachiket Dubale

Education: DNB (Gen Med), DNB (Gastro)

Specialties: Gastroenterology

OPD Timing: Tues & Sat – 12.30 pm to 02.30 pm

Dr. Vinit Shah

Education: DNB (Gen Med), DNB (Gastro)

Specialties: Gastroenterology

OPD Timing: Fri - 12.30 pm to 02.30 pm

Dr. Radhika Chavan

Education: DNB (Gen Med), DNB (Gastro)

Specialties: Gastroenterology

OPD Timing: Fri - 02.00 pm to 04.30 pm

Dr. Rupesh Lunkad

Education: DNB (Gen Med), DNB (Gastro)

Specialties: Gastroenterology

OPD Timing: Sat - 02.00 pm to 04.30 pm
Our Team of Gastroenterology (Surgical) Specialties:

Dr. Rajesh Tandulwadkar

Education: MS. Gen Surgery

Specialities: Gastroenterology

OPD Timing: Tue & Thurs - 11.30 am to 01.30 pm

Dr. Mahesh Thombare

Education: M.Ch (Gastro)

Specialities: Gastroenterology

OPD Timing: Fri - 11.30 am to 01.30 pm
FAQ
1) What is head and neck oncology?
It is the branch of medicine that focuses on diagnosing and treating cancers of the head, neck, throat, mouth, and thyroid.
2) What are common head and neck cancers?
These include oral cancer, throat cancer, laryngeal cancer, nasal cavity cancer, and thyroid cancer.
3) What are the symptoms of head and neck cancer?
Symptoms may include a lump, persistent sore throat, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, or unexplained weight loss.
4) What causes head and neck cancer?
Tobacco use, excessive alcohol consumption, HPV infection, and prolonged sun exposure are major risk factors.
5) How is head and neck cancer diagnosed?
Diagnosis involves physical exams, imaging (CT, MRI, PET scans), biopsies, and sometimes endoscopy.